=====================Be encouraged to give...Thoughtfully… How can any of us repay the Lord for all his goodness to us? (Psalm 116:12) Giving is an expression of gratitude to God for all that he has done and continues to do.Gladly… Each person should give what is on his/her heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Cor. 9:7)Earnestly… Some even pleaded for the privilege of sharing in service to the saints. (2 Cor 8:4)Honestly… Consider Ananias and Sapphira. (Acts 5:1-5)Regularly… On the first day of every week, each one should set aside a sum of money, in keeping with his/her income. (1 Cor 16:2).Generously… Everything comes from God, and we can give only what comes from His hand. (1 Chron 29:14).According to our means… The disciples, each according to his ability, decided to provide help for the brothers in Judea. (Acts 11:29) For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.. (2Cor. 8:12).